Growers' study recommends national food policy Thursday, September 1, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFCanada should have a national food policy that promotes locally grown food and regional food infrastructure, according to a study commissioned by the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association.“Canada is the only G-20 country without a national food policy, “ says Brian Gilroy, chair of the association. Provincially, the study recommends Ontario should reduce and streamline its regulations to make it less burdensome for farmers to be in compliance, or failing that, establish a support program that would assist farmers with compliance. The provincial government should also expand the definition of primary agriculture for property taxation purposes to include on-farm value-retention activities, and identify specialty crop areas that would protect fruit and vegetable production lands.The report recommends that municipalities improve their planning processes to avoid or reduce fragmentation of farmland and to consider the long-term impact of development decisions on agricultural areas. BF Cairns Group trying to break WTO impasse this week BC pullet producers oppose supply management
Ontario Supports Farmers Through 4R Nutrient Program Thursday, January 22, 2026 Several key agricultural organizations and the provincial government have renewed the Memorandum of Cooperation for the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program for a third term. The agreement brings together the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, Fertilizer Canada, Grain Farmers of... Read this article online
Canada-Ontario Funding Aims to Expand Agri-Food Markets Wednesday, January 21, 2026 The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $20 million through the new Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative to help farmers, food processors, and agribusinesses expand sales of Ontario-grown products domestically and internationally. The initiative... Read this article online
Bushel Plus rebrands to BranValt for global harvest-tech growth Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Bushel Plus Ltd., a well‑known name in harvest optimization tools and training, is preparing for a major brand transformation as it shifts to a new global identity: BranValt. The company recently announced that the transition will officially take effect in July 2026, marking a... Read this article online
Canada Negotiates Tariff Reductions on Canola Seed by China Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Mark Carney has concluded his visit to Beijing for high-level meetings with Chinese leaders, including Xi Jinping. The visit marked the first trip to China by a Canadian prime minister since 2017 and resulted in a joint statement outlining a new strategic partnership between the two countries.... Read this article online
Ontario Pig Producer Disease Advisory -- PED and PDCoV Risks Rising This Winter Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) and Porcine Deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) continue to pose significant risks to swine operations across the industry. Both viruses are highly infectious, spread easily through manure, contaminated equipment, transport vehicles, and human movement, and can have... Read this article online